One unfortunate, and unfortunately recurring theme for the Braves this season has been a smattering of innings where the infield defense melted down, kicking both the ball and the game away. Tonight, though, Dansby Swanson and Johan Camargo combined to about-face this trend, flashing the leather to bail out the bullpen and preserve a win over the Brewers in the series opener.
The early parts of this game were played under the threat, and the under the impact, of serious rain. The Braves wasted no time getting on the board: Brandon Phillips creamed Milwaukee starter Jimmy Nelson’s fourth pitch over the wall in right center for a quick 1-0 advantage.